The Educational Program
• The Hutson School uses the Orton-Gillingham approach , which is incorporated into all subject areas.
• The Hutson School faculty provides lessons that are structured, sequential, and multisensory. The visual, auditory, and tactile kinesthetic pathways are involved as children are introduced to new concepts.
• Skills and concepts are taught from the simple to the complex and from the concrete to the abstract, with review and practice to show how new information fits in with what has been previously learned.
• The Hutson School is an energetic and lively campus. Students are encouraged to move and be actively involved in the learning
• process throughout the school day. Hands-on participation is an integral part of the program.
• The Hutson School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 . This provides for highly individualized instruction.
• Students receive direct tutoring in Orton-Gillingham four days a week.
• The Hutson School provides a complete and enriched academic program that complies with Indiana's Academic Standards.